A4 Sounds
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· Sep 18
We currently have 10 regular studio memberships available at A4 Sounds.
We are looking for artists from the following disciplines to join our studio community:
• Sculpture
• Print
• Photography
• Ceramics
• Textiles
• Media
We are looking for artists from the following disciplines to join our studio community:
• Sculpture
• Photography
• Ceramics
• Textiles
• Media
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President Catherine Connolly has welcomed Greta Thunberg to Áras an Uachtaráin on a courtesy call.
The Swedish activist is in Dublin for a fundraiser for Palestinian relief at Bohemian Football Club this week.
The Swedish activist is in Dublin for a fundraiser for Palestinian relief at Bohemian Football Club this week.
December 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
President Catherine Connolly has welcomed Greta Thunberg to Áras an Uachtaráin on a courtesy call.
The Swedish activist is in Dublin for a fundraiser for Palestinian relief at Bohemian Football Club this week.
The Swedish activist is in Dublin for a fundraiser for Palestinian relief at Bohemian Football Club this week.
Are you looking for space for an exhibition, event, meeting or screening? The A4 Sounds Gallery is available for hire! A4 Sounds is conveniently located in Dublin 1, well served by public transport (and great pubs!). more information about gallery hire a4sounds.org/gallery-hire/
December 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Are you looking for space for an exhibition, event, meeting or screening? The A4 Sounds Gallery is available for hire! A4 Sounds is conveniently located in Dublin 1, well served by public transport (and great pubs!). more information about gallery hire a4sounds.org/gallery-hire/
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1/ New policy enabling private electricity lines risks entrenching fossil fuel use and increasing electricity costs, primarily to benefit data centres.
December 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM
1/ New policy enabling private electricity lines risks entrenching fossil fuel use and increasing electricity costs, primarily to benefit data centres.
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New Zealand's libertarian/ populist/ right wing coalition Government is trying to follow Wesley Streeting's lead in banning puberty blockers.
This is what the New Zealand High Court has just decided (www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/cases...).
This is what the New Zealand High Court has just decided (www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/cases...).
![[17] There is also no evidence of a particular need to act urgently to prevent new prescriptions because of some immediate risk to physical health if young people commence treatment. [18] Puberty blockers are reversible. There is no evidence that they affect fertility. If they did, they would hardly be prescribed for children with precocious puberty and they have been prescribed for that purpose for decades. They may alleviate distress for a child who is simply not ready to cope with puberty either because they are too young or because their mental health is such that a delay is recommended. The only evidence-based impact on physical health is on bone density and that impact results from long term use. A period of months until the Judicial Review can be heard is not said to create any issues with bone density for a young person commencing treatment. [19] The evidence relating to mental health outcomes suggests negative outcomes from a ban are a far more immediate concern.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xurjtu2wa2akyi64gab34ahg/bafkreih3dcnwld4y5s4wqdtgps3fdhnnw2jcetmvkit4ictclmkfixiese@jpeg)
December 17, 2025 at 9:59 AM
New Zealand's libertarian/ populist/ right wing coalition Government is trying to follow Wesley Streeting's lead in banning puberty blockers.
This is what the New Zealand High Court has just decided (www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/cases...).
This is what the New Zealand High Court has just decided (www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/cases...).
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Server farms accounted for just under 7000 GWh on 2024, over one fifth of total energy consumption.
Burn. The. Servers.
Burn. The. Servers.
A new report from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) says that although energy related emissions in Ireland have fallen by 16% since 2018, the country has not broken the link between economic growth and fossil fuel use in a meaningful way
Ireland needs to break link with fossil fuels, says SEAI
A new report from the SEAI says that although energy related emissions in Ireland have fallen by 16% since 2018, the country has not broken the link between economic growth and fossil fuel use in a me...
www.rte.ie
December 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Server farms accounted for just under 7000 GWh on 2024, over one fifth of total energy consumption.
Burn. The. Servers.
Burn. The. Servers.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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O'Callaghan and Fianna Fáil are aligning themselves with the absolute worst people and politics in Europe, and journalists need to start asking them about it.
To date, I have seen little evidence that Irish media is prepared to meet this moment, and I fear the worst.
To date, I have seen little evidence that Irish media is prepared to meet this moment, and I fear the worst.
Liam Herrick: Why has Ireland abruptly decided the European Convention on Human Rights goes too far?
Precedent could have far-reaching consequences. Who is to say the rights of gay citizens won’t be the next target by a coalition of hostile states?
www.irishtimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:19 AM
O'Callaghan and Fianna Fáil are aligning themselves with the absolute worst people and politics in Europe, and journalists need to start asking them about it.
To date, I have seen little evidence that Irish media is prepared to meet this moment, and I fear the worst.
To date, I have seen little evidence that Irish media is prepared to meet this moment, and I fear the worst.
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December 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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“A universal system of human rights was built to make sure that we could never end up in that nightmare scenario [of hierarchisation of rights in the Nazi era] again. We have to be very cautious and careful about the ultimate consequences of the paths we might embark on.”
‘Who’s it going to be next time?’: ECHR rethink is ‘moral retreat’, say rights experts
As 27 European countries urge changes to laws forged after second world war, human rights chief says politicians are playing into hands of populists
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:17 AM
“A universal system of human rights was built to make sure that we could never end up in that nightmare scenario [of hierarchisation of rights in the Nazi era] again. We have to be very cautious and careful about the ultimate consequences of the paths we might embark on.”
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Queasy reading for those of us ticking all these boxes 🤢
“…the number of Irish pensioners renting in the private market has spiked in recent years. Driven, of course, by the surge in housing costs.
In a nutshell – this risks turning into a social catastrophe.”
#spéirghorm #Irishpol #Housing
“…the number of Irish pensioners renting in the private market has spiked in recent years. Driven, of course, by the surge in housing costs.
In a nutshell – this risks turning into a social catastrophe.”
#spéirghorm #Irishpol #Housing
Ireland’s pension system works on the assumption that people have essentially zero ongoing housing costs by the time they retire.
Once that no longer holds true, the whole system is at risk of falling apart, writes Paul O'Donoghue. jrnl.ie/6902208
Once that no longer holds true, the whole system is at risk of falling apart, writes Paul O'Donoghue. jrnl.ie/6902208
Ireland's true housing disaster emerges - renting into old age
The pension system works on the assumption that people have little ongoing housing costs by the time they retire. If that no longer holds true, it’s a major worry.
jrnl.ie
December 14, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Queasy reading for those of us ticking all these boxes 🤢
“…the number of Irish pensioners renting in the private market has spiked in recent years. Driven, of course, by the surge in housing costs.
In a nutshell – this risks turning into a social catastrophe.”
#spéirghorm #Irishpol #Housing
“…the number of Irish pensioners renting in the private market has spiked in recent years. Driven, of course, by the surge in housing costs.
In a nutshell – this risks turning into a social catastrophe.”
#spéirghorm #Irishpol #Housing
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The waiting for the next thing to happen (e.g EHRC guidance, Levy review) is exhausting in a way that I think other people don’t understand
December 15, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The waiting for the next thing to happen (e.g EHRC guidance, Levy review) is exhausting in a way that I think other people don’t understand
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New data centres in Ireland could need additional energy supply that is almost equal to the peak electricity demand for the entire country.
5.8GW = almost record peak winter electricity demand for the entire country
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
5.8GW = almost record peak winter electricity demand for the entire country
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
New data centres may need additional electricity supply close to Ireland’s peak demand
Expected new demand for data centres of 5.8GW would exceed Ireland’s 2030 offshore wind target of 5GW
www.irishtimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:25 AM
New data centres in Ireland could need additional energy supply that is almost equal to the peak electricity demand for the entire country.
5.8GW = almost record peak winter electricity demand for the entire country
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
5.8GW = almost record peak winter electricity demand for the entire country
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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I wanted to highlight this for my trans siblings, the social media and the media in general amplify all the worst anti trans voices, the general public are much more supportive of us than we realise,
Yes this is dropping compared to 10 years ago but it's not as bad as we ourselves fear.
Yes this is dropping compared to 10 years ago but it's not as bad as we ourselves fear.
December 15, 2025 at 11:59 AM
I wanted to highlight this for my trans siblings, the social media and the media in general amplify all the worst anti trans voices, the general public are much more supportive of us than we realise,
Yes this is dropping compared to 10 years ago but it's not as bad as we ourselves fear.
Yes this is dropping compared to 10 years ago but it's not as bad as we ourselves fear.
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There is a lot of evidence also showing that Covid is causing mental health problems from lack of concentration to depression.
December 15, 2025 at 1:47 PM
There is a lot of evidence also showing that Covid is causing mental health problems from lack of concentration to depression.
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Sussex.
You know, where they are forcibly detransitioning trans kids...
You know, where they are forcibly detransitioning trans kids...
NHS units investigated for historical child abuse in Sussex
NHS units investigated for historical child abuse in Sussex
Probe into historical abuse at former units in Sussex could lead to more alleged victims coming forward.
www.bbc.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Sussex.
You know, where they are forcibly detransitioning trans kids...
You know, where they are forcibly detransitioning trans kids...
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🚨 Toxic pesticides are poisoning our soils, water, and biodiversity. Now the EU wants to weaken rules.
Last week, the EU Commission published the environment omnibus + the grids package. This “simplification omnibus” is a dangerous shift.
👉 Take Action: www.environmentalpillar.ie/end-the-toxi...
Last week, the EU Commission published the environment omnibus + the grids package. This “simplification omnibus” is a dangerous shift.
👉 Take Action: www.environmentalpillar.ie/end-the-toxi...
December 15, 2025 at 10:51 AM
🚨 Toxic pesticides are poisoning our soils, water, and biodiversity. Now the EU wants to weaken rules.
Last week, the EU Commission published the environment omnibus + the grids package. This “simplification omnibus” is a dangerous shift.
👉 Take Action: www.environmentalpillar.ie/end-the-toxi...
Last week, the EU Commission published the environment omnibus + the grids package. This “simplification omnibus” is a dangerous shift.
👉 Take Action: www.environmentalpillar.ie/end-the-toxi...
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Palestinian father Ahmed al-Mabhuh builds a shelter for his family in Gaza ahead of winter, using mud and materials salvaged from the rubble of his destroyed home.
📸: Eyad Baba/AFP
📸: Eyad Baba/AFP
December 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Palestinian father Ahmed al-Mabhuh builds a shelter for his family in Gaza ahead of winter, using mud and materials salvaged from the rubble of his destroyed home.
📸: Eyad Baba/AFP
📸: Eyad Baba/AFP
TOMORROW!!
I forgot anteaters exist
WEEK THREE: YOU CAN GET A RADIO LICENCE
with James Heslin
Fri 12th Dec | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
a4sounds.org/anteaters/
WEEK THREE: YOU CAN GET A RADIO LICENCE
with James Heslin
Fri 12th Dec | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
a4sounds.org/anteaters/
December 11, 2025 at 7:48 PM
TOMORROW!!
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UNCERTAIN ETHNOGRAPHERS: short films from Southeast Asia
Curated by Dini Adanurani & Bảo Hân
Fundraiser in aid of Southeast Asia Floods Relief
Thursday 11th Dec 2025 | 7:00pm - 9:30pm
a4sounds.org/shop/uncerta...
Curated by Dini Adanurani & Bảo Hân
Fundraiser in aid of Southeast Asia Floods Relief
Thursday 11th Dec 2025 | 7:00pm - 9:30pm
a4sounds.org/shop/uncerta...
December 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
UNCERTAIN ETHNOGRAPHERS: short films from Southeast Asia
Curated by Dini Adanurani & Bảo Hân
Fundraiser in aid of Southeast Asia Floods Relief
Thursday 11th Dec 2025 | 7:00pm - 9:30pm
a4sounds.org/shop/uncerta...
Curated by Dini Adanurani & Bảo Hân
Fundraiser in aid of Southeast Asia Floods Relief
Thursday 11th Dec 2025 | 7:00pm - 9:30pm
a4sounds.org/shop/uncerta...
If you are using public transport to attend this evening please note that (as of this post) the Green Line Luas is not running and it has caused disruption.
Plan accordingly as doors will close at 7:30pm to avoid disruptions to the screenings.
We hope to see you here!
Plan accordingly as doors will close at 7:30pm to avoid disruptions to the screenings.
We hope to see you here!
SCHEDULE
7:00pm: Doors open. You are welcome to have some pre-chats and drinks in our heated garden area or get comfy in our gallery.
7:20pm: Film Screenings. Films will run for approx 1 hour 47 mins.
9:10pm: Garden Chats
7:00pm: Doors open. You are welcome to have some pre-chats and drinks in our heated garden area or get comfy in our gallery.
7:20pm: Film Screenings. Films will run for approx 1 hour 47 mins.
9:10pm: Garden Chats
December 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
If you are using public transport to attend this evening please note that (as of this post) the Green Line Luas is not running and it has caused disruption.
Plan accordingly as doors will close at 7:30pm to avoid disruptions to the screenings.
We hope to see you here!
Plan accordingly as doors will close at 7:30pm to avoid disruptions to the screenings.
We hope to see you here!
Happening tonight!
Emergency fundraiser in aid of Southeast Asia flood relief
Emergency fundraiser in aid of Southeast Asia flood relief
UNCERTAIN ETHNOGRAPHERS: short films from Southeast Asia
Curated by Dini Adanurani & Bảo Hân
Fundraiser in aid of Southeast Asia Floods Relief
Thursday 11th Dec 2025 | 7:00pm - 9:30pm
a4sounds.org/shop/uncerta...
Curated by Dini Adanurani & Bảo Hân
Fundraiser in aid of Southeast Asia Floods Relief
Thursday 11th Dec 2025 | 7:00pm - 9:30pm
a4sounds.org/shop/uncerta...
December 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Happening tonight!
Emergency fundraiser in aid of Southeast Asia flood relief
Emergency fundraiser in aid of Southeast Asia flood relief
This is a fundraiser in aid of Southeast Asia flood relief.
Can't attend but would like to supprt? You can get a solidarity ticket here: a4sounds.org/shop/uncerta...
Can't attend but would like to supprt? You can get a solidarity ticket here: a4sounds.org/shop/uncerta...
December 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This is a fundraiser in aid of Southeast Asia flood relief.
Can't attend but would like to supprt? You can get a solidarity ticket here: a4sounds.org/shop/uncerta...
Can't attend but would like to supprt? You can get a solidarity ticket here: a4sounds.org/shop/uncerta...
I Forgot Anteaters Exist continues on Friday!
Join us from 7pm
Join us from 7pm
I forgot anteaters exist
WEEK THREE: YOU CAN GET A RADIO LICENCE
with James Heslin
Fri 12th Dec | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
a4sounds.org/anteaters/
WEEK THREE: YOU CAN GET A RADIO LICENCE
with James Heslin
Fri 12th Dec | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
a4sounds.org/anteaters/
December 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I Forgot Anteaters Exist continues on Friday!
Join us from 7pm
Join us from 7pm